Zelenskyy creates long-range strike command for Russia energy
Ukraine's new 'long-range impact' command aims to damage Russia's war capacity. Strikes hit oil refineries and tankers, while Russia halts Sea of Azov shipping.
Category : Politics
Australia eSafety to probe VPN bypass of porn age checks
Australia's eSafety watchdog will investigate whether adult sites allow users to bypass new age verification laws using VPNs, after 90% of top sites introduced age checks.
New video shows police asking Falconio killer to reveal body location
Never-before-seen footage shows NT police trying to get Bradley John Murdoch to confess and reveal where he hid Peter Falconio's body, 25 years after the murder.
Lizzo: 'A big thing happened to me. But it’s so behind me'
Lizzo opens up about the 2023 allegations from former dancers, her new album 'Bitch', and why she refuses to let the scandal define her.
Count Binface Offers Hopeful Alternative to Farage in Clacton
Count Binface announces candidacy in Clacton byelection against Nigel Farage, offering a hopeful alternative. The novelty candidate, real name Jon Harvey, aims to challenge Farage with satirical policies.
Australia would lose religious majority if census question changed
A new survey finds 54% of Australians would select 'no religion' if asked yes/no first, suggesting the current census format overstates religiousness.
Pianist loses MSO discrimination case over Gaza comments
Federal court throws out Jayson Gillham's unfair dismissal case against Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, finding he was not discriminated against for Gaza war comments.
Labour MPs urge Burnham to restore 0.7% aid target
Labour MPs call on Andy Burnham to restore the 0.7% GDP aid target, proposing a 10-year plan and G20-led global wealth tax, in a New Economics Foundation pamphlet.
Telstra CEO Faces Senate Grilling Over National Outage
Telstra CEO Vicki Brady returns from holiday to face backlash over a national mobile outage that disrupted triple-zero calls, with executives summoned to a Senate inquiry.
World Cup upends old world order despite Trump and Fifa
The 2026 World Cup challenges geopolitical norms, with underdogs triumphing and multiculturalism celebrated, despite Trump's interference and Fifa's greed.
Le Pen's Conviction Fails to Deter Supporters
Marine Le Pen's upheld embezzlement conviction for a €2.8m fake-jobs scam has not dented her popularity as she launches another presidential campaign, with supporters in Montargis citing desire for change.
Ann Widdecombe Murder Suspect Released
A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe has been released. Police say he is no longer part of the investigation. Widdecombe's body was found with serious injuries at her home in Devon.
Clacton Voters Split on Farage Byelection as 'Wizard of Oz'
Nigel Farage's August byelection in Clacton divides voters, with views ranging from adulation to cynicism amid a boycott by mainstream parties.
Mitch McConnell Health Mystery Deepens as Congress Returns
Senator Mitch McConnell's health remains unclear after nearly a month in hospital, with sparse updates fueling speculation and complicating Republican legislative plans.
My holiday from hell: seeking the 'real' Mallorca
In 1983, Zoe Williams, aged nine, wanted zipwiring and chips, but her mum insisted on finding the 'real' Mallorca, leading to a disastrous hike through building sites.
Boy, 16, charged with murder of Layla Jeffery, 13
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after police discovered the body of missing 13-year-old Layla Jeffery in bushland in Donald, regional Victoria.
NHS anaesthetist shortage stops 1.5m ops yearly
A report reveals the UK has 2,256 fewer anaesthetists than needed, preventing 1.5 million operations a year and worsening the NHS waiting list crisis.
Inside DHS's campaign of fear: polygraphs and reassignments
Guardian investigation reveals DHS intimidation tactics: polygraphs by military, forced reassignments, and dismantled oversight, traumatizing staff and vulnerable immigrants.
Levi Bellfield DNA test in Russell murders probe
The Criminal Cases Review Commission will take DNA from serial killer Levi Bellfield to investigate if Michael Stone was wrongly convicted of the 1996 murders of Lin and Megan Russell.
Ocean Odyssey with Old Flame Turns into a Nightmare
Angela Harger Thompson's 4,000-mile sailing trip with an ex-boyfriend becomes a harrowing ordeal as coronavirus traps them at sea, revealing his true character.
Nigeria army kills 300 bandits in Zamfara operation
Nigerian soldiers killed over 300 bandits in Zamfara state, says government official. The two-day operation targeted cattle rustlers and jihadist gangs terrorizing northern Nigeria.
Is Mitch McConnell secretly deceased? Mystery deepens
Mitch McConnell's health remains shrouded in mystery weeks after hospitalization, with no clear evidence he is alive, sparking speculation and calls for transparency.
America Falls in Love with World Cup
The 2026 World Cup in the US has shattered records with 64,511 average attendance, 33 million viewers for USMNT match, and a unifying multicultural celebration amid political tensions.
How a rookie candidate's fall upended Maine Senate race
Graham Platner, a political novice cherry-picked by activists, saw his campaign collapse after sexual assault allegations, leaving Democrats scrambling and voters betrayed.
Probation hostels shut amid staffing crisis
Nine out of 105 probation hostels in England and Wales are closed due to staffing shortages, with untrained security guards filling in, endangering public safety, says inspector.
Iowa small farmers: Trump is turning his back on us
USDA cancels $2.5m grant for Iowa farmer training program, citing DEI and wasteful spending, leaving small farmers like Lawrencia Rogers without support.
Trump admin's science funding cuts: death by a thousand cuts
New OMB rules and grant freezes aim to shrink US science, pushing researchers out and redirecting funds to private tech companies, warns a Columbia professor.
Trump admin subpoenas NYT journalists over Air Force One report
The Trump administration subpoenaed several New York Times journalists after they reported security concerns with the president's new Qatar-gifted plane, sparking press freedom outcry.
Ann Widdecombe attacked 24 hours before death
Ann Widdecombe was attacked nearly 24 hours before being found dead, police confirm. A suspect is sought.
Hunter Biden Wins $1.7M in Defamation Suit Over Iran Bribery Claim
Hunter Biden was awarded $1.7 million in punitive damages after a federal judge found Patrick Byrne's claims of an $800 million bribe scheme were fabricated.
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